Stress

When life feels difficult, humor can be a coping mechanism that relieves stress and offers the breathing room to keep going, scientists say

Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results

To stop putting off tasks, think about the positive

The brain’s primary job is to reduce uncertainty in an ever changing world

People can form surprisingly strong bonds with others—even when that tie is one-sided

Dogs can smell when people are stressed, and it seems to make them feel downhearted

Political violence has a different effect on people today than it did in the past because of social media and extreme partisanship

The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways

Research suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others

Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly

Humans may be the only animals that weep, but other species appear to tear up for different reasons

This emotion can push people to overcome obstacles, though results are best when people keep their long-term aims in mind